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You did a great job David. When I say why no full run up, I mean hold brakes run engine to full then let off brakes (not your engine warm up). You know, so...loosing several feet slowly rolling as the engine gets up to speed. Why d...Comment on "How many engine outs have you had? Rough engine precautionary landings do not count, unless the prop is gone, then count that as an engine out. Running out of gas counts too. After voting, confess your sins. Everyone should have a story to share."
I had two engine outs on a 582. Both in the cold months. Now when...been a few reasons...1) Improper warm up of the engine 2) One of the carb was going...el lines. And started taking time to warm up the engine and I never had any problem w...